Gilbert's son to represent Cavs at lottery

They also have a "Baron" on their roster in the form of guard Baron Davis.

They'll be represented by an ambassador at the NBA draft lottery in Secaucus, N.J., on Tuesday.

Nick Gilbert, the 14-year-old son of Cavs owner Dan Gilbert, will represent the team on stage at the lottery. He's the 2011 National Children's Tumor Foundation's ambassador.

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Serving as the team's observer in the separate room where the ping-pong ball "lottery" drawing actually takes place, will be Cavs vice-chairman and minority owner Jeff "The Inspector" Cohen. Dan Gilbert will also attend and observe the stage production.

Nick Gilbert was born with neurofibromatosis, a nerve disorder that inflicts one in 3,000 children where tumors can grow in the body at any time. Tuesday is World Neurofibromatosis Awareness Day.

"We talk a lot about heroes in sports but sometimes we overlook the heroes that are in front of us everyday," Dan Gilbert said in a prepared statement. "Nick Gilbert was born with NF more than 14 years ago. "Despite enduring brain surgery, the loss of vision in one of his eyes, four long rounds of chemotherapy and countless visits and time in doctors' offices and hospitals, he has emerged as the happiest and most optimistic person I know. Nick has never complained a single time about the bad card he was dealt, and instead, chooses to focus on all that is good and exciting around him.

"He is an example of perseverance, determination and life the way it should be lived. Nick is my personal hero. (By the way), the kid is also quite lucky, which Cavs fans should take solace in, since he is representing us in the lottery on Tuesday evening!"

Nick Gilbert will keep fans abreast of the evening via Twitter. To follow him, please visit www.Twitter.com/CavsNick. The Cavs will match any donations to CTF made by fans through the lottery.

"I am pumped up to rep the Cavs in New Jersey at the NBA lottery this Tuesday night," Nick Gilbert said.

"I will do everything I can to help bring the highest picks to Cleveland as well as raising additional funds for the foundation."

The Cavs will find out where they pick in the June 23 draft. They currently have two lottery picks, plus two second-round picks.

They have 227 chances out of 1,000 lottery combinations to earn the No. 1 pick.

The lottery will be broadcast live on ESPN at 8 p.m. Tuesday.

The Cavs haven't been in the lottery since 2003 when they earned the right to draft LeBron James, who left via free agency last summer.

Scott to L.A.?

Byron Scott might be going to Los Angeles, but it won't be to coach the Los Angeles Lakers.

No team has asked for permission to talk to Scott, who completed his first season with the Cavaliers in April.

If a team asked, an NBA source said the Cavs wouldn't allow it.

Scott's name has been linked to the Lakers' job. Coach Phil Jackson is expected to retire.

Scott has two more years on his contract, in addition to a team option for a third. He wouldn't be able to get out of the contract to pursue the Lakers job. His offseason home is in the LA area.

Draft party

The Cadillac Ranch, 200 Euclid Ave. in downtown Cleveland, will host a draft lottery party on Tuesday. Television broadcasters Fred McLeod, Austin Carr and Campy Russell will be on hand for the festivities.

Picking an agent

Two local prospects, Ohio State guard David Lighty and Cleveland State guard Norris Cole, have signed with agent Joel Bell.

They have both been preparing for the draft with adviser and trainer Cedric Toney, who played briefly with the Cavs.